Assistant Controller

Alaska General Seafoods • Edmonds, WA

391d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Assistant Controller at Alaska General Seafoods plays a crucial role in supporting the Controller by overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department across three entities. This position involves managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and improving accounting processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• A minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong Excel skills including mastery of advanced formulas, lookup and reference functions (such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF) and pivot tables.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Influential, collaborative, professional demeanor.
• Effective oral and written communications.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed during peak periods including month end, year end, seasonal peaks, and the audit period.

Nice To Haves

• Alaska seafood industry experience.
• Experience with Sage and DocLink.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
• Reviews and approves monthly, quarterly, and annual transactions, reconciliations, and reports prepared by general ledger accountants.
• Oversees accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions.
• Ensures adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements, assisting with external audits.
• Identifies and recommends improvements to accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provides guidance and support to accounting staff, assisting in training and development as needed.
• Maintains accurate, compliant, and organized paper and electronic business records.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree